Cabbage soup is a traditional and healthy dish that is filling and low in calories. If you want a light meal or something to warm you up when it’s cold outside, this soup is a great option. It’s easy to prepare, full of healthy vegetables, and can be customized to your liking.
List of ingredients:
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 onion, chopped into small pieces
3 pieces of garlic, finely chopped
3 carrots, peeled and cut into pieces.
2 pieces of celery, cut into small pieces.
1 small cabbage, remove the core and chop it.
One can of diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces).
6 cups of vegetable broth can also be used with chicken broth for more flavor.
1 teaspoon of dried thyme
1 teaspoon of dried basil
1 leaf from the bay tree
Add salt and pepper according to your preference.
1 zucchini, cut into small pieces (if desired)
1 cup of green beans, with the ends removed and cut into small pieces, about 1 inch long.
1 tablespoon of lemon juice (if desired, for extra freshness)
Fresh parsley to decorate.
Directions:
Cook the fragrant ingredients: In a big pot, warm the olive oil on medium heat. Put the chopped onion in the pan and cook until it becomes soft, which should take around 4-5 minutes. Put the garlic, carrots, and celery in the pan and cook for 5 more minutes until the vegetables start to get soft and the garlic smells good.
